This is a work in progress of another painting in the Water Lily series. This opening flower intrigues me. The crisp structure inside is different than what I'd expect after seeing the fully open flower with its soft petals.
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| Water Lilies VI 9" x 12" |
My experimental color? Sennelier Emerald Green. I originally bought a
tube as I read that it was developed for and much beloved by the
impressionists. I wasn't sharing the love at first. It's an odd, unnatural color and I think this tube may have been left over from the actual impressionist era. The binder and pigment have separated badly, resulting in sticky pools of gum arabic. But I'm finding the color works well as a mixer, so the verdict is still out.
Previously, I did a value sketch, a color study, and a pen and ink sketch, just to get to know this flower.
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